Alita K. Barbee

Alita K. Barbee serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific procurement policies while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, real estate support, and information technology infrastructure contracts, with a focus on achieving efficiency, transparency, and value in non-construction services. Barbee works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align contracting strategies with operational needs, ensuring that solicitations are clearly defined and competitively structured. Barbee maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships, engaging both large prime contractors and small businesses across multiple sectors. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently fosters relationships with firms capable of delivering complex consulting, administrative management, and computing infrastructure solutions. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance-based outcomes, encouraging innovation and accountability among vendors through well-structured task orders and performance metrics. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. However, she actively supports socioeconomic goals by dedicating 10% of her portfolio to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising competition or quality. This balance ensures that small disadvantaged businesses have meaningful access to federal opportunities while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Barbee’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531390 (Other Activities Related to Real Estate), 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), each accounting for 30% of her activity. She also procures computing infrastructure and data processing services under NAICS 518210. Her expertise centers on securing high-value professional services that support operational efficiency, strategic planning, and digital modernization across federal missions.